Green River College 2017-2019 Catalog
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STUDENT HIGH STUDENT SUCCESS QUALITY ACCESS Green River College COMMUNITY GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT EQUITY AWARENESS 2017 CAMPUS STEWARDSHIP INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT Catalog 2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 2018-2019 Summer Quarter B781 B891 CLASSES BEGIN June 26 (M) June 25 (M) Independence Day Holiday (campus closed) July 4 (T) July 4 (W) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER (8-week session) August 17 (Th) August 16 (Th) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER (10-week session) August 31 (Th) August 30 (Th) Labor Day Holiday (campus closed) September 4 (M) September 3 (M) Fall Quarter B782 B892 CLASSES BEGIN September 25 (M) September 24 (M) Faculty In-Service Day (no daytime classes) October 25 (W) October 24 (W) Advising Day (no daytime and evening classes) October 31 (T) October 30 (T) Veteran's Day Holiday Observed (campus closed) November 10 (F) November 12 (M) Thanksgiving Eve (no evening classes) November 22 (W) November 21 (W) Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed) November 23-24 (Th-F) November 22-23 (Th-F) Study Day (no daytime classes) December 11 (M) December 10 (M) Final Exams December 12-14 (T-Th) December 11-13 (T-Th) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER December 14 (Th) December 13 (Th) Winter Quarter B783 B893 New Year’s Day Holiday (campus closed) January 1 (M) January 1 (T) CLASSES BEGIN January 3 (W) January 2 (W) Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (campus closed) January 15 (M) January 21 (M) Advising Day (no daytime or evening classes) February 1 (Th) January 30 (W) Faculty In-Service Day (no daytime classes) February 6 (T) February 7 (Th) President’s Day Holiday (campus closed) February 19 (M) February 18 (M) Study Day (no daytime classes) March 20 (T) March 19 (T) Final Exams March 21-23 (W-F) March 20-22 (W-F) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER March 23 (F) March 22 (F) Spring Quarter B784 B894 CLASSES BEGIN April 2 (M) April 1 (M) Advising Day (no daytime or evening classes) April 25 (W) April 24 (W) Memorial Day Holiday (campus closed) May 28 (M) May 27 (M) Study Day (no daytime classes) June 12 (T) June 11 (T) Final Exams June 13-15 (W-F) June 12-14 (W-F) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER June 15 (F) June 14 (F) Commencement June 15 (F) June 14 (F) Summer Quarter B901 CLASSES BEGIN June 24 (M) Independence Day (campus closed) July 4 (Th) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER (8-week session) August 15 (Th) LAST DAY OF THE QUARTER (10-week session) August 29 (Th) Labor Day Holiday (campus closed) September 2 (M) 1 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS FOR INFORMATION OR TO CONTACT US OFFICES Mail: Main Campus .................................................(253) 833-9111 Enrollment Services Admissions ............................................................. ext. 2500 Green River College Assessment and Testing Center ............................... ext. 2650 12401 SE 320th St. Auburn, WA 98092-3622 Athletics ................................................................... ext. 2481 Campus Life ............................................................. ext. 2400 Web: greenriver.edu/future Campus Safety ......................................................... ext. 3350 WEBSITE Campus Tours .......................................................... ext. 6000 greenriver.edu Career and Advising Center ...................................... ext. 2641 Cashier ..................................................................... ext. 2050 CAMPUS VISITS College in the High School ....................................... ext. 2674 The Welcome Desk on the first floor of the Student Affairs and Success Center offers group and individual tours for potential students during fall, winter, Conference Services ................................................. ext. 6010 spring and summer quarters. All tours begin at the Welcome Desk and take Continuing and Community Education ..................... ext. 2535 approximately 45 minutes. We would like the opportunity to personalize your tour. Please sign-up at least 24 hours in advance at greenriver.edu/infocenter, and Cooperative Education .............................................. ext. 4934 include any special requests and/or accommodations. Contact the Welcome Desk Counseling Services ................................................. ext. 2460 at (253) 333-6000 or email [email protected] with questions. Disability Support Services ...................................... ext. 2631 K-12 and community groups can schedule tours by contacting the Outreach staff at [email protected] or (253) 833-9111 ext. 2555. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ................................. ext. 2801 eLearning ................................................................. ext. 3354 CATALOGS Enrollment Services ................................................. ext. 2500 Catalogs are available on the web at greenriver.edu/catalog. Enumclaw Campus ................................................... ext. 3400 CLASS SCHEDULES Financial Aid ............................................................. ext. 2449 Green River publishes a class schedule for each quarter of the academic year. Health Services ........................................................ ext. 2430 Copies are available on campus and on the web. For information, call Enrollment Services at ext. 2500 or visit greenriver.edu/classschedule. International Programs ............................................ ext. 3300 Kent Campus ............................................................ ext. 5000 ONLINE SERVICES Library. ..................................................................... ext. 2090 Online services at greenriver.edu/online allows students to conveniently access Registration .............................................................. ext. 2500 relevant information. Students can do the following online: • Apply Running Start ........................................................... ext. 2674 SAFE: Student Assistance for Emergencies .............. ext. 2559 • Register online and pay tuition by credit card The Paper Tree Bookstore ........................................ ext. 2069 • View schedules, registration appointments, and advisor information Tech Prep ................................................................. ext. 2500 • Access class information and Schedule Planner TRiO Student Support Services ................................ ext. 2655 • Withdraw online through the eighth week of the quarter Tutoring .................................................................... ext. 2325 • Manage a waitlist Veteran Services ...................................................... ext. 2466 • Print an unofficial transcript Washington State Center of Excellence for Careers in Education ............................................................. ext. 4360 • Change student PIN Welcome Desk ......................................................... ext. 6000 • Print HOPE scholarship and other tax credit information (1098-T form) Worker Retraining .................................................... ext. 2211 • Access scholarship and financial aid information WorkFirst.................................................................. ext. 2211 • Look up SID number There are also kiosks where students may access this information in the FAX (ENROLLMENT SERVICES) Technology Center, Holman Library, and throughout offices in the Lindbloom (253) 288-3454 Student Union and the Student Affairs and Success Center. 2 Table of Contents Academic Calendar ..................... Inside Front Cover Academic Information ....................................21-30 Welcome .........................................................4-10 Academic Opportunities ...................................22-23 President and Board of Trustees ............................ 4 Academic Policies ............................................23-29 About Green River ................................................... 5 Academic Procedures .....................................29-30 Vision, Mission, Themes ......................................... 5 Graduation ............................................................ 30 Purpose ................................................................... 5 Programs of Study ........................................31-94 Role, Scope and Values ........................................... 5 Degree and Certificate Programs ......................32-33 Accreditation ........................................................... 6 University Transfer Degrees and Certificates ....34-49 Specialized Program Accreditation .......................... 6 Professional/Technical Degrees and Certificates ................................................50-91 Student Learning Outcomes .................................... 6 Other Learning Options ....................................92-94 Student Code of Conduct/ Student Rights and Responsibilities ........................ 6 Explore the Details.......................................95-192 Student Resources .................................................. 6 Course Descriptions .......................................96-185 Get Started ....................................................13-20 Faculty and Administration ..........................186-189 Apply .................................................................... 13 Glossary .......................................................190-191 Placement .......................................................14-15 Maps ....................................192 - Inside Back Cover Money for College ............................................15-17 Advising and Registration ................................17-20